Contract Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Sr. Principal Networking Software Engineer

Company: Cubic Corporation

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Apr 02, 2023

Cubic Mission and Performance Solutions is seeking a senior software engineer to lead complex software engineering tasks, provide technical direction, and evaluate vendor capabilities. The job requires a strong background in software development, experience with programming languages, and expertise in software engineering processes.

Paralegal (Corporate Contracts Manager)

Company: Aya Healthcare

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Mar 30, 2023

Aya Healthcare, a rapidly growing workforce solutions provider in the healthcare industry, is seeking a Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support. The role involves document preparation, management of legal document flow, filing, mail processing, and other administrative tasks. Aya is known for its exceptional customer experience, innovative culture, and commitment to employee satisfaction. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including free premium medical insurance, generous 401(k) match, paid sick leave, and unlimited DTO. The pay scale for this position is $28.85 to $40.87 hourly, equating to $60,000 to $85,000 annually.

Junior Web Application Developer

Company: Idea Entity

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Mar 31, 2023

This is a job posting for a Junior Web Application Developer position at Idea Entity, a Microsoft Gold Partner. The role is a contract position through September 27th, 2023, with the possibility of extension. The ideal candidate should have experience with Web and mobile applications development using .NET, C#, MVC4/5, and .NET Core 3+. The position offers competitive benefits, including a health care plan, retirement plan, paid time off, and training opportunities. Idea Entity is an equal opportunity employer.

Senior Manager, Marketing Operations

Company: California Academy of Sciences

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Mar 29, 2023

The Senior Manager, Marketing Operations position at the California Academy of Sciences is a full-time role based in San Francisco, California. The candidate will oversee day-to-day marketing operations, data and campaign management, email marketing and automation strategies, and support over 500 email campaigns driving over $1M in revenue annually. The role involves leading a team, managing existing technology vendors/partners, and designing data architecture for marketing purposes. The candidate should have up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination and be able to work onsite.

Junior Web Application Developer

Company: Idea Entity

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Mar 31, 2023

This is a job posting for a Junior Web Application Developer position at Idea Entity, a Microsoft Gold Partner. The role involves designing, building, testing, and deploying web applications, with a focus on .NET, C#, MVC4/5, and .NET Core 3+. The ideal candidate should have experience with Agile/SCRUM methodologies, test-driven development, and relational database schemas. The position is a hybrid, remote work is considered, and the duration is a contract through September 27th, 2023, with a likely extension. The company offers competitive benefits, including health care, retirement plans, paid time off, and training opportunities.

Copywriter - Entertainment

Company: Movement Strategy

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 30, 2023

Movement Strategy is seeking a Freelance Copywriter to lead ideation and copywriting for an entertainment client in their LA office. The role involves pitching concepts, writing social copy, and managing community engagement. Ideal candidates have experience in the digital and social media space, brand voice creation, and content creation in the entertainment industry. The role is set to start in May and end in July with a pending extension.

User Experience Designer (Contract)

Company: Niantic

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Mar 29, 2023

Niantic Labs, the creator of Ingress and Pokémon GO, is looking for an experienced UX Designer to help develop cutting-edge, socially engaging AR experiences and innovative apps. The role is a contractor position with a salary range of $43.00 - $50.00 per hour. The designer will be responsible for creating UI, interaction flows, and guiding the direction of products to merge the virtual with the real world.

Research Specialist, Histology

Company: Altos Labs

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Mar 28, 2023

Altos Labs is seeking a highly experienced Histology Technician to support multidisciplinary teams and manage a histology laboratory. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of relevant experience, including practical experience in a biological/medical/pharmaceutical research environment, experience with automation for sample tracking, and experience with a wide variety of histology staining paradigms. The role involves setting up and operating laboratory equipment, preparing materials, performing experimental procedures, and recording and consolidating research data. Altos Labs is committed to a culture of collaboration, scientific freedom, and diversity, and offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

Strategic Sales Director

Company: TSM FTX

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 30, 2023

TSM is a world-recognized leader in esports with multiple top-ranked competitive teams. They are seeking skilled team members to continue their mission to become the most competitive and successful esports organization. The company is offering a Strategic Sales Director position with a salary range of $190k-208k USD + bonus.

New Technology Jurisprudence Specialist

Company: Fandom

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Mar 30, 2023

The position involves reviewing and analyzing legal documents related to new technology solutions, data processing, and online media. It requires monitoring and interpreting changes in new technology laws and regulations, researching legal technology solutions, analyzing and reporting on new technology jurisprudence consequences, supporting M&A activities, assisting with non-U.S. audits, supporting the company's equity platform, and maintaining contracts tracking databases. The requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Law, Legal Studies, or a related field, one year of experience, and application of copyright, trademark, and intellectual property law concepts. The rate of pay is $120,750 per year, and the job location is either San Francisco or Los Angeles.

Community Manager (Contract)

Company: Niantic

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Mar 29, 2023

The Niantic Developer Community team is seeking an experienced community manager to build and implement an online community strategy for individual developers to thrive with the 8th Wall platform. The role is a contractor position with responsibilities including building out and managing a global online community, maintaining digital platforms, moderating the community, and developing community health reports. The requirements include self-starter, emotional intelligence, project management, and experience in developer community management. The salary range is $48.00 - $57.00 per hour.

Bilingual Portuguese Sr. Cash Application Analyst

Company: Oracle

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Mar 28, 2023

The job description involves being part of the O2C - Credit, Collections, Cash Applications & Invoicing Quality and Auditing team. The role requires advanced bilingual skills in Portuguese and English, with Spanish being a plus. Key responsibilities include driving the Customer Success Quality Framework, performing transactional and process audits, publishing metrics, and evaluating audit data. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of overall work experience, 1+ years in a quality and auditing role, preferably in the collections department. They should be proficient in MS Office tools and have experience in collecting statistical data. The role involves working closely with front-line managers, conducting quality orientation sessions, and preparing collection reports. Oracle values diversity and inclusion, offering competitive employee benefits and a commitment to equal employment opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical hourly or weekly rates for contract tech roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level contractors earn $30–$50 per hour, mid‑level $50–$80, senior‑level $80–$120, specialist roles such as AI/ML or security typically $100–$150, and lead or architect positions can exceed $150 per hour. Regional cost of living and the specific technology stack also influence these ranges.
What skills and certifications are most sought after for contract tech positions?
High‑demand skills include cloud platform expertise (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect), Kubernetes & Helm, Terraform, CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI, security certifications such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+, data engineering tools (Snowflake, BigQuery), programming languages (Python, Go, TypeScript), and Agile or Scrum facilitation. Demonstrated project experience on similar stacks is often required.
Can contract tech roles be performed remotely, and what is the typical remote work policy?
Approximately 80–90% of contract tech positions are fully remote, with clients providing VPN access and collaboration tools. Some contracts may require occasional on‑site visits for client meetings or data‑center access, but most clients emphasize a remote‑first workflow and enforce compliance with local data‑residency laws.
How can contractors advance their careers while staying in contract work?
Contractors can build a strong portfolio, specialize in high‑paying stacks, pursue advanced certifications, and secure retainer or multi‑project contracts. Continuous learning keeps rates high, and many contractors transition into permanent roles with the same clients or move into consulting, contract management, or specialized advisory positions.
What current industry trends are influencing the demand for contract tech talent?
Digital transformation, cloud migration, AI/ML adoption, cybersecurity needs, remote‑first culture, microservices architecture, edge computing, and the rise of platform‑as‑a‑service (PaaS) are driving companies to hire contractors for rapid experimentation, scaling, and expertise that is too scarce for full‑time positions.

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